The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast 264: How Schools Can Support Neurodivergent Teachers
Nov 23, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Emily Kircher-Morris, a licensed professional counselor and neurodiversity advocate, explores how schools can better support neurodivergent teachers. She shares insights on the unique strengths these educators bring, like creativity and empathy, as well as the challenges they face within traditional systems. Topics include the emotional impacts of sensory overload, strategies for self-support, and the importance of systemic change to foster an inclusive environment. Emily advocates for normalizing neurodiversity and encouraging self-advocacy among staff.
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Naming Explains Decades Of Strain
- Jennifer Gonzalez realized late-in-life ADHD explained chronic behindness and compensatory strategies she'd used for years.
- Naming neurodivergence reduced self-blame and opened the door to targeted strategies and self-compassion.
Diagnosis Shaped A Career Path
- Emily Kircher-Morris describes her path from teacher to counselor and being diagnosed with ADHD in childhood.
- She notes diagnosis timing shaped her career and later understanding of professional struggles.
The Lost Generation Of Undiagnosed Adults
- Many current educators belong to a "lost generation" who went undiagnosed as children.
- Parents getting child diagnoses often trigger adult self-recognition and reassessment.
